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Tracked her, shot 4 bullets: How Bengaluru techie gunned down his wife
A software professional allegedly shot his estranged wife dead on a busy Bengaluru road during rush hour following prolonged marital discord. The accused surrendered to the police with the pistol. The victim had sought legal separation, which the accused reportedly refused, leading to the fatal incident.
Uninvited guest: Bengaluru lecturer quits job, turns full-time thief; how she robbed wedding guests
A former guest lecturer, Revathi, has been arrested in Bengaluru for allegedly stealing gold ornaments and cash from wedding functions by posing as a relative. Police recovered 262 grams of gold worth Rs 32 lakh after her arrest. She confessed to multiple thefts, citing financial pressures as her motive.
Virat in Delhi; Rohit in Mumbai: Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26 squads - OneCricket
Virat in Delhi; Rohit in Mumbai: Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26 squads OneCricket
Man of the moment: K Gowtham speaks following his retirement announcement
The hall at the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) in the city briefly fell silent before it was filled with camera flashes and the sharp rhythm of shutter clicks. Standing under the lights, with KSCA president and former India pacer Venkatesh Prasad by his side, and in the presence of his close friends and family members on Monday, all-rounder Krishnappa Gowtham announced his retirement from competitive cricket. As the noise of the press conference faded and the evening light settled, Gowtham, looking calmer and perhaps a little lighter than he was minutes before, sat down to reflect. Inside the hall, though emotions lingered, clarity began to take shape. Retirement does break hearts and it was emotional for me as well. But there are things Im genuinely looking forward to, especially spending a lot more time with my family, he says. As he looks back, theres one feeling that remains unshakable, the moment he wore Team India colours. Every cricketer dreams of playing for their country. I was fortunate to be one of those. At that moment, you just want to freeze time and hold on to it forever, he reflects with sparkle in his eyes. Even as he steps away from the pitch, Gowtham isnt stepping away from cricket. Instead, he will be staying within the system, mentoring, contributing and nudging the next generation forward. Cricket has given me everything. If there is an opportunity, I want to be around the game, he shares. Gowtham during his stint with CSK Starting with Rajasthan Royals, the 37-year-old ruled the Indian Premier League (IPL) and went on to be a part of league biggies, including Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Kings XI Punjab. He became the most expensive uncapped player in the history of IPL back in 2021, when he was signed by CSK for a whopping `9.25 crore. CSK is also the one who instantly softens his tone. Choosing one is tough from the IPL teams. But, I would say CSK felt more like a family. Fun, surprises, ups and downs, just like a real family, he admits. Yet the format that leaves the deepest imprint on his heart is the long, quiet burn of red-ball cricket, which, he thinks, he has contributed towards quite decently and will also miss the most. Perhaps that explains the emotional resilience that shaped his journey, as he speaks about the low points and sporadic opportunities during his IPL appearances ,My life has been a lot more failure than success. But that made me mentally strong. It taught me to control only what I can. I lived by that, he reveals. The boy who walked into the academy at 13 never really left; he only grew up with the game. He smiles, remembering Sachin Tendulkar and Harbhajan Singh as his childhood heroes, adding that he was nicknamed Bhajii for imitating Singhs style. I was a ball boy then. I was fortunate enough to bowl to Sachin during a series against Australia at Chinnaswamy. He was busy then, obviously. He is serious when he prepares and we would be fooling around. When I started bowling, he said, Arey Bhajji, tumhara competitor agaya! (Hey Bhajji, here comes your competitor!). With the retirement, Gowtham isnt saying goodbye, hes simply turning a page, toward family, mentorship and a quieter yet deeper connection with the game, with his future plan being to keep contributing to the game. And in that lies the grace of his next innings.
A harrowing event transpired in Bengaluru as a software developer allegedly took his estranged wife's life in broad daylight during rush hour. The victim, who worked as a bank assistant manager, was relocating home with their kids when the altercation erupted. The accused, 40 years old, subsequently surrendered to the police with the weapon.
Kohli and Rohit in focus as Indian crickets creme de la creme take guard for the Hazare Trophy
The former skippers will turn up for Delhi and Mumbai respectively from the opening round itself; defending champion Karnataka finds itself in the group of death (Group A) alongside SMAT winner Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Kerala and fellow five-time winner Tamil Nadu
Students midnight ride for Hoskote biryani turns nightmare
Pushed, beaten with log: 54-year-old teacher killed by husband in south Bengaluru
A 64-year-old electrician has been arrested for allegedly murdering his 54-year-old teacher-wife in Bengaluru. He reportedly pushed her off his motorcycle and beat her with a wooden log, then claimed she fell. Doctors' suspicions about her injuries led to his arrest and confession, citing financial disputes.
How much does daily care for a stray dog cost? Greater Bengaluru Authority pegs it at Rs 111
From iPhones to smartwatches: Bluru Customs to auction seized gadgets on Dec 30
GBA staff protest over e-khata rollout, allege harassment by seniors
Onion traders clash with officials over eviction drive at Dasanapura APMC
Issue clear norms, Karnataka-Rera chief tells govt as OCCC confusion continues
Bribery case: Karnataka high court finds prima facie case, rejects ex-state information chiefs plea
Gap in stormwater drain in Bengalurus Chikkalasandra sparks safety outcry
Slow wheels of justice: Backlogs, staff crunch stall consumer dispute resolution
No Rahul Gandhi meeting for DK Shivakumar in New Delhi
Karnataka governments lapse delays Gruha Lakshmi scheme instalments
Leaked letter of MLA Rajanna targets DK Shivakumar, blames him for 2024 poll losses in Karnataka
Baking trouble: Nigerian peddler hides cocaine in bread, lands in soup
Man Kills Two Daughters, Pushes Them Into Tungabhadra Canal
The family alerted Bommanhal police, who in turn informed the Karnataka police. During a search operation, the body of Chandrakala was recovered, while expert swimmers and fire service personnel continued efforts to trace Anasuyamma.
Bengaluru International Film Festival to begin on Jan 29; Prakash Raj to be brand ambassador
HD Kumaraswamy seeks Vande Bharat link between Bengaluru & Goa via coast
An associations job is to maintain buildings and security not to judge personal lives or enforce its own moral standards, says Sharad Dhawan
Money failed, BJP now fudging voter list: Siddaramaiah
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah alleges the BJP is manipulating voter lists and weakening election safeguards. He states this follows the BJP's failure to achieve results through money power in the last Lok Sabha election. The Chief Minister highlights a significant increase in donations to the BJP after electoral bonds were scrapped.
Karnataka high court slaps Rs 50,000 costs on engineer for illegal second tender
Lokayukta police submit case diary to court in Mysore Urban Development Authority scam
Border dispute rekindles tensions in Belagavi
Passengers question SWRs fare hike even before nationwide revision
Police arrest 3 more in Manya Patil murder case
Former MLA accuses minister of shielding Pocso accused
Prashant Bhushan warns of a global environmental crisis
Karnataka: Adani emerges front runner for tunnel road project leaving Congress in tight spot
Adani Group is the front-runner for Bengaluru's tunnel road project. The bid is higher than government estimates, requiring cabinet approval. This puts the Congress government in a difficult position due to Rahul Gandhi's public opposition to the Adani Group. Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar denies knowledge of bid details. The project faces political hurdles.
Woman ends life during livestream in Ballari; harassment by relative alleged
Unkal lake set to add more adventure sports facilities
Six mobile phones found in Ballari jail
Lokayukta raid discovers 49 properties belonging to RDPR dept official
PCB staffer caught taking bribe to issue med waste certificate
CUK Kalaburagi appeals to degree students to take CUET
Police to deploy more two-wheeler patrols during New Year celebrations in Bengaluru
GBA to audit rejected e-khata applications after employees protest
PG medical: Provisional results of second round announced
BJP leaders to meet Governor on hate speech Bill
Speaker examining linking the release of MLAs development grants to their legislature attendance
Bommai criticises Congress govt. for bringing in hate speech Bill
The BJP MP describes it as a draconian law that poses a serious threat to freedom of expression
Nothing special about DCMs Delhi visit, says Karnataka Minister
The Minister says he hopes the party high command will end the confusion about the change of leadership in the State
Six arrested for honour killing; protests staged in Hubballi, Kalaburagi
The Dharwad District Police are making efforts to trace the remaining nine accused in the case, while nine victims are recovering in hospital
Short Tunnel: BDA looks into realignment over land acquisition concerns
Three blackbucks found killed by gunshots in Chikkamagaluru
Jayadeva Institute installs advanced blood testing system
Special drive against drinking and driving in Mysuru city to be held from December 24 to 30
Day-care bone marrow transplant performed at private hospital
It highlights the potential for shorter treatment duration and reduced costs for select blood cancer patients
HAL is a pan India organisation contributing towards Indias self-reliance: Yaduveer
Rajanna blames DCM for Congress losing LS seats to vote theft in Karnataka
In a letter to Rahul Gandhi, last month that has come to the public domain now, the ex-Minister says Congress could have won 8 to 10 additional LS seats if vote theft had been prevented
Fit Mysuru Walkathon to be held in Mysuru on January 11
Govt. will soon fill permanent posts in public universities: Minister M.C. Sudhakar
The inscription, originally discovered at Gobbur, a border area between Telangana and Karnataka, is currently housed in the State Archaeology Museum, Hyderabad
Though none took off the ground, Bengaluru's infrastructure projects saw fast developments
D.K. Shivakumar meets Khattar, seeks early approval for Bengaluru infrastructure projects
Centre diluting environmental protection laws, alleges Prashant Bhushan
Senior Supreme Court advocate emphasises the need for people to realise the dangers involved and unite to raise their voice against such policy changes
Tigress, four cubs spotted in Chamarajanagar; Forest Minister orders safe capture
Mandya Deputy Commissioner reviews progress of construction of buildings for residential schools
Hate Speech Bill is unconstitutional, alleges BJP
Govt. sets the ball rolling for the Bengalurus second airport
Dalit organisations demand special law against honour killing
They are making the demand following the honour killing at Inam Veerapur in Hubballi taluk in which a pregnant woman lost her life
Childrens special gram sabha to be held at Managalli village in Chamarajanagar
Central Crime Branch arrest Nigerian national for smuggling cocaine
KCCI to plant 5,000 saplings during Green Initiative Year
The Karnatak Chamber of Commerce and Industry will issue Green Certificates to guests visiting the chamber
Unorganised workers too will get ESIC medical services, says Shobha
The Union Minister of State says free hospital services will be available for agricultural, contract and garment workers from unorganised sector
GSSS institutions to come under Sri Sringeri Sharada Peetham
Centre permits sale of surplus tobacco, says Mysuru MP
KRRS seeks rollback of three proposed Union legislations on Farmers Day
Veena festival to be held in Shivamogga from December 25
Strengthening KarnatakaItaly ties: Dr Arathi Krishna meets Turin deputy mayor
Strengthening KarnatakaItaly ties: Dr Arathi Krishna meets Turin deputy mayor naeem Tue, 12/23/2025 - 18:51
Shobha Karandlaje lambasts Congress govt. for lack of governance in State
The Union Minister of State for Labour and Employment says the differing claims from senior leaders of the Congress indicate uncertainty within the ruling party over decision-making authority
Ten-day SARAS exhibition in Coimbatore showcases women self-help groups products
The exhibition features 172 stalls, including 10 from States such as Andhra Pradesh, Rajasthan, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Bihar, Puducherry, and Kerala
Remedial teaching to improve SSLC results in districts of Kalyana Karnataka region
The State government has earmarked 3.44 crore for the project, to be borne by Kalyana Karnataka Regional Development Board (KKRDB).
KARTET 2025 result released at sts.karnataka.gov.in: Direct link to download here
Karnataka Teacher Eligibility Test 2025 results are out. Candidates can check their scores on the official website. The exam was held for teaching aspirants. Those who qualify will be eligible for teaching posts. The certificate is valid as per government norms. Qualifying does not guarantee appointment. Visit the official website for updates.
Karnataka Teacher Eligibility Test 2025 Result Released, Here's Direct Link To Check
KARTET Result 2025 (OUT) LIVE: The Karnataka Teacher Eligibility Test (KARTET) was conducted on December 7.
What Karnatakas hate speech law signals is lack of Cong's political fight - thefederal.com
What Karnatakas hate speech law signals is lack of Cong's political fight thefederal.com
Bengaluru To Goa By Vande Bharat Express Soon? High-Speed Rail Project Explained
Demand for better rail connectivity between Karnatakas coast and Goa has grown over years; Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy says a Vande Bharat Express would benefit passengers
Police registered cases against the constable and the passport applicant for creating false documents for cheating, forging a public register, dishonest misuse of property entrusted with someone, and causing disappearance of evidence
Karnataka NEET PG counselling 2025 round 2 seat allotment results are out on cetonline.karnataka.gov.in. Over 3,100 candidates secured MD/MS seats, with General Medicine and Radiodiagnosis at BMCRI being highly sought after. Objections can be emailed until December 23. Candidates must report to allotted colleges with necessary documents to confirm admission.
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has accused the BJP of manipulating voter lists and weakening election safeguards. He stated that after money power failed in last year's Lok Sabha elections, new threats to democracy are emerging. The Chief Minister highlighted significant increases in BJP donations even after the scrapping of Electoral Bonds.
Karnataka High Court judge Justice V. Shrishananda has been invited to give a lecture in a programme to be presided over by former minister K.S. Eshwarappa in Shivamogga on December 25
KN Rajanna Writes To Rahul Gandhi, Flags Organisational Lapses In Karnataka Congress
Karnataka Congress MLA KN Rajanna has written to Rahul Gandhi alleging organisational lapses within the KPCC and claiming his remarks on vote theft were misrepresented.
All-format Ambition A Driving Force Behind Karnataka's Run Machine Smaran Ravichandran
Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy: Smaran Ravichandran has never been interested in choosing between formats. For Smaran, 22, the goal has always been to be a batter who excels in all three formats of the game. The goal right from the beginning when I started playing was to focus on all three formats and to become an all-format player for the country has always been my goal. All my work ethics and all the preparation that goes in during the off-season goes into all the three formats and not just one particular format. Yes, I would lay emphasis more on the red-ball aspect in order to play Tests for the country. But I think it's equally important to focus on the other two formats as well. As I said, my goal has always been to represent the country in all three formats. So I think even now my preparation and everything that I do will go into getting my team through across all three formats, Smaran told IANS in an exclusive conversation ahead of the start of Vijay Hazare Trophy, where Karnataka enter as defending champions. It's an ambitious declaration, considering playing all three formats as a batter is a rarity due to hectic scheduling. But then its backed by numbers that suggest Smaran is literally walking the talk. From having a forgettable start to his first-class career, Smaran has quickly become one of the closely followed batters in Indian cricket, due to his ability to adjust seamlessly between formats. His arrival into public memory came in last seasons Vijay Hazare Trophy, amassing 432 runs, including a match-winning century in the final. Then he ended the last Ranji season with scores of 203, 35 & 133 not out and had scores of 77 & 10, 3, 220 not out, 54 & 4 and 227 not out. In that Vijay Hazare Trophy final against Vidarbha in Vadodara, Karnataka were struggling early on a pitch offering conditions suitable for batting. But Smaran, playing in his first senior final for the state, recognised an opportunity to do something special. We were three down for 60-65 odd runs (67/3). As I recollect, the wicket was good to bat and just needed one partnership to get the team through. Me and (KL) Shrijith (who made 78) got a really big partnership to take it forward from there. With Abhinav (Manohar) coming in at the end and giving us those hits got us to a very good score of 350 or 348 if I'm not wrong. Lifting the trophy for Karnataka has always been the dream. I'm glad that we did it and now heading into this Vijay Hazare Trophy, obviously we are the defending champions and hopefully we can get another title home, he added. There's no hesitation when Smaran says the 101 that final stands at the top of his list of best knocks in his career so far. Its not just for the runs but for what it represented - Karnataka's first domestic trophy in five years and his own arrival on the big stage. His maiden first-class century, scored at his home ground M Chinnaswamy Stadium, comes a close second. It came in his sixth game after a lean opening phase, making the breakthrough all that sweet. Smaran goes into the upcoming Vijay Hazare Trophy on the back of amassing 319 runs in seven innings at a strike rate of 158.70 for Karnataka in the recently concluded Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, though the team failed to qualify for the knockouts. With a much longer break in hand, Smaran had time in hand to prepare for switching from 20-over cricket to 50-over format. After coming back to a chilly Bengaluru, Smaran had a weeks preparation to work on Vijay Hazare Trophy preparation with his childhood coach Syed Zabiulla, before playing a few practice games within the states set-up. When not doing anything around cricket, Smaran enjoys playing paddle and catching up on all kinds of movies in Hindi, English and Kannada, but crime thrillers is his go-to genre to watch. But the transition from red-ball to white-ball wasn't straightforward, he admits. In the Ranji Trophy, emphasis is on occupying the crease for extended periods. T20 cricket demands explosive bursts and immediate gear changes, as well as 3-4 days of focus on quality power hitting. But moving from T20 to 50-over cricket? That's more manageable for Smaran. In Ranji Trophy, you focus on playing the entire day or one and a half days. The focus is to stay at the crease. But in T20s, it's about those short bursts of runs and intensity is higher, and you straight away switch into different gears. So that was challenging. Heading into Vijay Hazare, the switch is going to be easier compared from when we switched to Ranji Trophy to Mushtaq Ali because it's still the white-ball format. Obviously, in the 50-over format, you have that extra time of settling down and taking your time out there in the middle, unlike the T20 format. Smaran's brief stint with Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in this years IPL provided him with direct access to some of T20 cricket's most destructive players. Though he wasnt a like for like replacement for Adam Zampa, Smaran conceded going from watching IPL matches on television to sharing a dressing room with a plethora of international stars was surreal. Though his stint prematurely due to an injury picked after tripping over advertising hoarding while taking a catch in the practice, the conversations he had with Heinrich Klaasen and Ishan Kishan were very precious for Smaran, who stands just shy of six feet, and his long levers giving him a natural ability to clear the boundary. His strength lies square of the wicket - a result of picking lengths sharply and assured back-foot play. I spoke to Klaasen and I had conversations with Ishan as well regarding their aspects of and how they approach the game in the T20 format. A lot of valuable inputs came from Klaasen regarding how he stays still and how he keeps a solid base while hitting. Just conversations like that to inculcate into my game so that I can keep getting better at it, he said. Those insights are now woven into his own game, as he continues to develop the power-hitting skills required in modern white-ball cricket. As someone who grew up admiring Kumar Sangakkara and Michael Hussey - two left-handers renowned for their adaptability across formats - Smaran understands what true all-format success looks like. He recalls watching Sangakkara's 287 against South Africa, coming in a record 684-run stand with Mahela Jayawardene against Sri Lanka, leaving him in awe of the patience and concentration required to bat for long periods in Tests. That ability to occupy the crease through extended passages of play is something Smaran knows he must continue developing. There are still phases of the game where you feel during a Test game to go with your shots and that is something that I still have to work on But yes, a big aspect of Test cricket goes to patience, but that is still a work in progress and I just try to bat long phases of the game without losing concentration. I mean it's easy to say but to get the job done is really hard but that is something that I have to keep in mind, he said. While his cricket career accelerates, Ravichandran hasn't abandoned his academics. He's currently pursuing an MBA in finance at Ramaiah University in Bangalore, after completing his B.Com degree. It's a balance his parents have always insisted upon. Right from the beginning they have been supportive of my journey and they have really allowed me to give me all the freedom to go ahead and pursue it side to side because with the competition in the country there is no guarantee with sport in general in the country, he says. Are his parents satisfied with his progress in cricket? Well, not yet. The answer is no because there is still a long way to go and my mom asked me why didn't you get runs in the last two games of the Mushtaq Ali trophy. So thats something that always keeps me going and that is the motivation that my mom keeps giving me. Smarans cricketing journey ironically began from a decision made by his mother she need an activity to keep her restless son engaged and more importantly, be outside home. The solution arrived when a cricket coaching academy opened in the same residential layout where Smarans family still lives. His mother enrolled him there, hoping it would burn off some of that restless energy. I always had an interest towards cricket, but didn't know the facets of the game and how professional cricket worked. But I always had an interest towards batting and cricket in general. That's when I met my coach and things were gradually taken forward. What began as a parenting strategy has become the foundation of a promising cricket career. In his early years, Smaran was an all-rounder who bowled off-spin, though its frequency has gone down. I still bowl off-spin, but now I bowl a lot less. But till I was about 14 or 15, I played as an all-rounder, but then after a while when I grew in height, I didn't have that much of accuracy in my off-spin. But that is something that I still have to work on because the way the game is growing, having 2 or 3 skills is equally important. So that is something that I want to work on and I'm going to do it. Smaran represented Karnataka at every level, making his under-19 debut at just 15 while also piling up runs in under-16 cricket. That early success fuelled a specific ambition: representing India at the 2022 Under-19 World Cup. Then Covid-19 pandemic arrived, and with it, the suspension of cricket worldwide. When the game restarted, Smaran couldnt make the cut for the mega event which India won. That was something that I really had my mind on fulfilling. My main goal was to represent India at the under-19 World Cup but that didn't happen. But it's all part and parcel of the game. The game always has its ups and downs. After that, I realized that representing Karnataka at the senior level and playing Ranji Trophy for the state will be my biggest goal, he said with his tone being polite rather than bitter. It was a recalibration rather than a setback and swiftly paved the way for Smaran to break into the senior Karnataka team. I am glad that I got to make my debut last year and I am looking to take it forward from there. Again, the main goal is to still win a lot of tournaments with Karnataka and whichever team that I play for. For Smaran, personal milestones matter less than collective success. Growing up watching Vinay Kumar-led Karnataka claim back-to-back Ranji Trophy titles and the trebles in 2013/14 and 2014/15 instilled in him a clear sense of what the state expects from the current crop. It was a recalibration rather than a setback and swiftly paved the way for Smaran to break into the senior Karnataka team. I am glad that I got to make my debut last year and I am looking to take it forward from there. Again, the main goal is to still win a lot of tournaments with Karnataka and whichever team that I play for. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Hopefully we can do in the upcoming years as well as in the season that we're in now - we can win both the trophies and bring it back home. Definitely that's the goal, irrespective of whether I'm on top of the runs or not, I think as long as we get the trophy back home, that itself is the cherry on the cake, he signed off. Article Source: IANS
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All Vijay Hazare Trophy Matches In Bengaluru Moved From Chinnaswamy To BCCI CoE
Bengaluru Police Commissioner Seemant Kumar: All Vijay Hazare Trophy matches that were set to take place at Bengaluru's M Chinnaswamy Stadium have been relocated to the BCCI Centre of Excellence, due to a directive from the Karnataka government citing security issues. All Vijay Hazare Trophy matches scheduled to be held at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium will now happen at the BCCI CoE. Its a decision which was taken earlier in the day due to security reasons, as said by the state government, a DDCA official told IANS on Tuesday. The official further said that both participating teams for the opening game had been notified, and their pre-match training session is now set to take place at the BCCI CoE. The Delhi team has been told about it and their pre-match practice against Andhra will now happen at CoE, the official added. Meanwhile, all the Vijay Hazare matches in Bengaluru will be held without spectators. The Bengaluru police have assured a strong security presence around the Aerospace Park, where CoE is located. Karnataka Police have refused permission for the Vijay Hazare Trophy match between Delhi and Andhra Pradesh at Chinnaswamy Stadium, citing serious safety and crowd-control concerns. The decision was taken after a thorough inspection by Bengaluru Police Commissioner Seemant Kumar, officials from the Greater Bengaluru Authority, and the Fire Department, who identified critical gaps in venue infrastructure and emergency preparedness. On Monday, a committee constituted by the Karnataka government, comprising officials from the police, public works and fire safety departments, inspected the Chinnaswamy Stadium and submitted a report. The Bengaluru City Police Commissioner had already issued a 17-point advisory outlining mandatory safety measures. The committee verified whether these points had been complied with and submitted its findings to the government. On Monday, a committee constituted by the Karnataka government, comprising officials from the police, public works and fire safety departments, inspected the Chinnaswamy Stadium and submitted a report. Also Read: Live Cricket Score The KSCA had earlier expressed confidence in staging matches featuring Kohli and Pant at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium. Article Source: IANS
